100 Quotes About Leadership

No matter what career path you choose to follow, it’s important to have strong leadership qualities in order to succeed. Good leaders are able to inspire others, motivate them, and help them reach their full potential. If you want to be a leader, these quotes about leadership will help you do so.

I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay,...
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I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that. Robert Michaels
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That was when it was all made painfully clear to me. When you are a child, there is joy. There is laughter. And most of all, there is trust. Trust in your fellows. When you are an adult..then comes suspicion, hatred, and fear. If children ran the world, it would be a place of eternal bliss and cheer. Adults run the world; and there is war, and enmity, and destruction unending. Adults who take charge of things muck them up, and then produce a new generation of children and say, "The children are the hope of the future." And they are right. Children are the hope of the future. But adults are the damnation of the present, and children become adults as surely as adults become worm food. Adults are the death of hope. Peter David
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Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more. Roy T. Bennett
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It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform. Roy T. Bennett
Success is not how high you have climbed, but how...
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Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. Roy T. Bennett
Always remember people who have helped you along the way,...
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Always remember people who have helped you along the way, and don’t forget to lift someone up. Roy T. Bennett
Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that...
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Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others. Roy T. Bennett
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Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words. Roy T. Bennett
If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't...
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If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there. Roy T. Bennett
Great leaders create more leaders, not followers.
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Great leaders create more leaders, not followers. Roy T. Bennett
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It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down. All that matters is you get up one more time than you were knocked down. Roy T. Bennett
Good people see the good and bring out the best...
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Good people see the good and bring out the best in other people. Roy T. Bennett
What you stay focused on will grow.
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What you stay focused on will grow. Roy T. Bennett
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If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality. Roopleen
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7 Effective Ways to Make Others Feel Important 1. Use their name.2. Express sincere gratitude.3. Do more listening than talking.4. Talk more about them than about you.5. Be authentically interested.6. Be sincere in your praise.7. Show you care. Roy T. Bennett
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Great leaders can see the greatness in others when they can’t see it themselves and lead them to their highest potential they don’t even know. Roy T. Bennett
One of the best ways to influence people is to...
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One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important. Roy T. Bennett
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Great Leaders Create More LeadersGood leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders create more leaders, not followers. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own. Roy T. Bennett
Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your...
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Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them. Roy T. Bennett
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Change course, but don’t give up. Roy T. Bennett
One of the best ways to influence people is to...
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One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important. Most people enjoy those rare moments when others make them feel important. It is one of the deepest human desires. Roy T. Bennett
Keep your promises and be consistent. Be the kind of...
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Keep your promises and be consistent. Be the kind of person others can trust. Roy T. Bennett
Don't blow off another's candle for it won't make yours...
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Don't blow off another's candle for it won't make yours shine brighter. Jaachynma N.E. Agu
Integrity is doing what is right and truthful, and doing...
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Integrity is doing what is right and truthful, and doing as you say you would do. Roy T. Bennett
One of the best ways to influence people is to...
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One of the best ways to influence people is to make those around you feel important. Roy T. Bennett
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
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Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Jaachynma N.E. Agu
The more you talk about them, the more important they...
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The more you talk about them, the more important they will feel. The more you listen to them, the more important you will make them feel. Roy T. Bennett
Real change is difficult at the beginning, but gorgeous at...
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Real change is difficult at the beginning, but gorgeous at the end. Change begins the moment you get the courage and step outside your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone. Roy T. Bennett
Leaders are limited by their vision rather than by their...
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Leaders are limited by their vision rather than by their abilities. Roy T. Bennett
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Remember that things are not always as they appear to be… Curiosity creates possibilities and opportunities. Roy T. Bennett
Your beliefs affect your choices. Your choices shape your actions....
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Your beliefs affect your choices. Your choices shape your actions. Your actions determine your results. The future you create depends upon the choices you make and the actions you take today. Roy T. Bennett
Focus on making choices to lead your life that aligns...
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Focus on making choices to lead your life that aligns with your core values in the most purposeful way possible. Roy T. Bennett
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One word of encouragement can be enough to spark someone’s motivation to continue with a difficult challenge. Roy T. Bennett
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If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. Unknown
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The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give. William Arthur Ward
Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but...
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Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. John C. Maxwell
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Truly powerful people have great humility. They do not try to impress, they do not try to be influential. They simply are. People are magnetically drawn to them. They are most often very silent and focused, aware of their core selves.. They never persuade, nor do they use manipulation or aggressiveness to get their way. They listen. If there is anything they can offer to assist you, they offer it; if not, they are silent. Sanaya Roman
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot...
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I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself. Robert E. Lee
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more,...
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams
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You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand. Woodrow Wilson
Leaders live by choice, not by accident.
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Leaders live by choice, not by accident. Mark Gorman
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Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do, ” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led. Spencer W. Kimball
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With a hint of good judgment, to fear nothing, not failure or suffering or even death, indicates that you value life the most. You live to the extreme; you push limits; you spend your time building legacies. Those do not die. Criss Jami
Being a leader is making the people you love hate...
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Being a leader is making the people you love hate you a little more each day. Patrick Ness
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Personally, I like it much better when someone else does the decision making. That way you have legitimate grounds to whine and complain. I tend to find both whining and complaining quite interesting and amusing, though sometimes--unfortunately--it's hard to choose which one of the two I want to do. Sigh. LIfe can be so tough sometimes. Brandon Sanderson
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Nobody really cares if you’re miserable, so you might as well be happy, and make the most of where you are Germany Kent
To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever...
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To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever been told...and have a sense of humor doing it. Criss Jami
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YOU ARE JUSTYou are not just for the right or left, but for what is right over the wrong. You are not just rich or poor, but always wealthy in the mind and heart. You are not perfect, but flawed. You are flawed, but you are just. You may just be conscious human, but you are also a magnificentreflection of God. Suzy Kassem
A man who tells you to follow him will turn...
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A man who tells you to follow him will turn his followers into his company, while a true leader who does not tell you to follow him, will sit in the company of his followers. Suzy Kassem
Where we fall are the stepping-stones for our journey.
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Where we fall are the stepping-stones for our journey. Lolly Daskal
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Ask yourself: what is it, that if I believed it down to my core, would change everything? Kamal Ravikant
Too many kings can ruin an army
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Too many kings can ruin an army Homer
Selflessness. Humility. Truthfulness. These are the three marks of an...
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Selflessness. Humility. Truthfulness. These are the three marks of an honorable man. Suzy Kassem
Our power lies in our small daily choices, one after...
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Our power lies in our small daily choices, one after another, to create eternal ripples of a life well lived. Mollie Marti
A conscious human is driven by their conscience, not popular...
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A conscious human is driven by their conscience, not popular opinion. Suzy Kassem
A system is corrupt when it is strictly profit-driven, not...
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A system is corrupt when it is strictly profit-driven, not driven to serve the best interests of its people. Suzy Kassem
High above the noise and fear mongering of critics and...
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High above the noise and fear mongering of critics and cynics softly speaks your true self. Mollie Marti
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The Anatomy of Conflict:If there is no communication then there is no respect. If there is no respect then there is no caring. If there is no caring then there is no understanding. If there is no understanding then there is no compassion. If there is no compassion then there is no empathy. If there is no empathy then there is no forgiveness. If there is no forgiveness then there is no kindness. If there is no kindness then there is no honesty. If there is no honesty then there is no love. If there is no love then God doesn't reside there. If God doesn't reside there then there is no peace. If there is no peace then there is no happiness. If there is no happiness ----then there IS CONFLICT BECAUSE THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION!. Shannon L. Alder
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Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful opportunities to make disciples! Charles R. Swindoll
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God has always been about the business of shattering expectations, and in our culture, the standards of leadership are extroverted. It perfectly follows the biblical trend that God would choose the unexpected and the culturally "unfit" - like introverts - to lead his church for the sake of greater glory. Adam S. McHugh
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Don’t let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and turn the mental blocks into building blocks. Roopleen
It is not until you change your identity to match...
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It is not until you change your identity to match your life blueprint that you will understand why everything in the past never worked. Shannon L. Alder
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The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focussed on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts. Roopleen
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[The wives of powerful noblemen] must be highly knowledgeable about government, and wise — in fact, far wiser than most other such women in power. The knowledge of a baroness must be so comprehensive that she can understand everything. Of her a philosopher might have said: "No one is wise who does not know some part of everything." Moreover, she must have the courage of a man. This means that she should not be brought up overmuch among women nor should she be indulged in extensive and feminine pampering. Why do I say that? If barons wish to be honoured as they deserve, they spend very little time in their manors and on their own lands. Going to war, attending their prince's court, and traveling are the three primary duties of such a lord. So the lady, his companion, must represent him at home during his absences. Although her husband is served by bailiffs, provosts, rent collectors, and land governors, she must govern them all. To do this according to her right she must conduct herself with such wisdom that she will be both feared and loved. As we have said before, the best possible fear comes from love. When wronged, her men must be able to turn to her for refuge. She must be so skilled and flexible that in each case she can respond suitably. Therefore, she must be knowledgeable in the mores of her locality and instructed in its usages, rights, and customs. She must be a good speaker, proud when pride is needed; circumspect with the scornful, surly, or rebellious; and charitably gentle and humble toward her good, obedient subjects. With the counsellors of her lord and with the advice of elder wise men, she ought to work directly with her people. No one should ever be able to say of her that she acts merely to have her own way. Again, she should have a man's heart. She must know the laws of arms and all things pertaining to warfare, ever prepared to command her men if there is need of it. She has to know both assault and defence tactics to insure that her fortresses are well defended, if she has any expectation of attack or believes she must initiate military action. Testing her men, she will discover their qualities of courage and determination before overly trusting them. She must know the number and strength of her men to gauge accurately her resources, so that she never will have to trust vain or feeble promises. Calculating what force she is capable of providing before her lord arrives with reinforcements, she also must know the financial resources she could call upon to sustain military action. She should avoid oppressing her men, since this is the surest way to incur their hatred. She can best cultivate their loyalty by speaking boldly and consistently to them, according to her council, not giving one reason today and another tomorrow. Speaking words of good courage to her men-at-arms as well as to her other retainers, she will urge them to loyalty and their best efforts. . Christine De Pizan
No matter how tiny you look, you can lead huge...
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No matter how tiny you look, you can lead huge men if you have what the huge men don't have. Michael Bassey Johnson
Believe in yourself. Under-confidence leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy that...
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Believe in yourself. Under-confidence leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy that you are not good enough for your work. Roopleen
FOCUS = Follow On Course Until Successful.
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FOCUS = Follow On Course Until Successful. Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
Some people today are wandering generalities instead of meaningful specifics...
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Some people today are wandering generalities instead of meaningful specifics because they have failed to discover and mine the wealth of potentials in them. Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
We are no longer in the dispensation of age and...
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We are no longer in the dispensation of age and experience. We are in the era of knowledge and information. Information leads a true leader and a true leader leads others. Israelmore Ayivor
True confidence is not about what you take from someone...
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True confidence is not about what you take from someone to restore yourself, but what you give back to your critics because they need it more than you do. Shannon L. Alder
Leadership is all about caring, daring and sharing! Caring for...
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Leadership is all about caring, daring and sharing! Caring for people, Daring to Act fearlessly, & Sharing the success with all! Sujit Lalwani
When you practice leadership, The evidence of quality of your...
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When you practice leadership, The evidence of quality of your leadership, Is known from the type of leaders that emerge out of your leadership Sujit Lalwani
Freedom flourishes upon the bedrock of ethics and integrity.
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Freedom flourishes upon the bedrock of ethics and integrity. Mollie Marti
A true leader should have the power to begin, the...
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A true leader should have the power to begin, the eloquence to communicate, the patience to execute and the wisdom to evaluate. Without one, he remains a slave to he who possesses it. Charbel Tadros
A leader, without wisdom, is dangerous. A wise person, without...
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A leader, without wisdom, is dangerous. A wise person, without leadership, is useless. But if they work together, they are unstoppable. Charbel Tadros
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We rely on our education, on our judgment and our intuition to make decisions, but sometimes we find ourselves in the most dangerous scenario we can be in as individuals or as team, when we don’t know that we don’t know but we believe we do know. Dragos Bratasanu
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I call for all religions, cultures, countries, crews, parties and peacemakers to unite for the sake of building a peaceful, united global village for future generations. It starts TODAY. If we stay divided, we will only remain crippled - and we will fall. It is time for everyone to see there is more for us to GAIN through unity and love than hatred and division. Get wise and unite. This is the only way. We need to start fresh with a truly united perspective. . Suzy Kassem
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I believe that the best leadership is loud authenticity. That is what the world needs now. We don’t need more plastic, Photoshooped perfection. I don’t want people to look at me and wish they could be me. I want people to look at me and see their own potential. I want people to be more accepting of their own failures, imperfections, and struggles because they watch me accept of my own. Vironika Tugaleva
If you are someone who dislikes, condemns and rejects new...
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If you are someone who dislikes, condemns and rejects new ideas, you aren’t fit to lead. Israelmore Ayivor
We seek excellence before we seek understanding, wisdom before we...
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We seek excellence before we seek understanding, wisdom before we gain knowledge, success before we understand hardwork; for this reason we need great teachers and leaders. Wayne Chirisa
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To make your Opinion Count, you have to do something morethan just making Money. Vineet Raj Kapoor
I believe in what you see is what you get,...
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I believe in what you see is what you get, but I also believe in what you see is getting better! DeWayne Owens
I believe in what you see is what you get,...
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I believe in what you see is what you get, but I also believe in what you see is getting better. DeWayne Owens
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In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders. Sheryl Sandberg
Faith moves mountains, love transforms hearts.
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Faith moves mountains, love transforms hearts. John Paul Warren
Step out of your comfort zone. Comfort zones, where your...
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Step out of your comfort zone. Comfort zones, where your unrealized dreams are buried, are the enemies of achievement. Leadership begins when you step outside your comfort zone. Roy T. Bennett
Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity.
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Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. Roy Bennett
We have to be honest about what we want and...
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We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone. Roy Bennett
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching, doing...
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Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching, doing as you say you would do. Roy Bennett
Don't let procrastination take over your life. Be brave and...
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Don't let procrastination take over your life. Be brave and take risks. Your life is happening right now. Roy Bennett
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When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits and make them successful in their endeavors. Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available. Be an encourager. Always. Roy Bennett
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When we aren't curious in conversations we judge, tell, blame and even shame, often without even knowing it, which leads to conflict." -The Power Of Curiosity: How To Have Real Conversations That Create Collaboration, Innovation and Understanding Kirsten Siggins
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Comfort zone: simply means the routine of one’s daily life — it is a psychological state in which one feels familiar, safe, at ease, and secure. Roy T. Bennett
The road to success begins with knowing what you need...
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The road to success begins with knowing what you need to know and why Savania China
Always assume your assumptions about others are wrong. Because often,...
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Always assume your assumptions about others are wrong. Because often, they are Savania China
The agony of defeat is always greater than the pain...
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The agony of defeat is always greater than the pain of preparing for victory. Rick Julian
Champions realise that defeat - and learning from it even...
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Champions realise that defeat - and learning from it even more than from winning - is part of the path to mastery. Rasheed Ogunlaru
I work to make human beings out of human bodies....
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I work to make human beings out of human bodies. I work to make conscience out of mindlessness. I work to make Gods out of obedient worshippers. Abhijit Naskar
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O my brave Almighty Human, with the ever-effulgent flow of courage, conscience and compassion, turn yourself into a vivacious humanizer, and start walking with bold footsteps while eliminating racism, terminating misogyny, destroying homophobia and all other primitiveness that have turned humanity into the most inhuman species on earth. Abhijit Naskar
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It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. Robin Sharma